Process Engineer

Project Engineer

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Scope of Position: The Project Engineer is responsible for providing and integrating innovative and cost-effective engineering design in accordance with applicable industry codes and standards for all phases of the process engineering work in a multi-discipline team approach, along with leadership and mentorship opportunities. Project Engineers are actively involved in team approach and makes recommendations to deliver integrated process/systems as specified and contracted.

Job Responsibilities

Application of Knowledge of Process Systems: Supports execution of the process scope of services that meets customer's project requirements and complies with all applicable codes, ordinances, standards and regulations. Applies experience and engineering knowledge to support development of technical proposals and execute projects. Supports planning, conducting and coordinating all discipline engineering functions based on their review of a project scope of work with focus on design, operation, and material/equipment selection. Effectively communicates with other Engineers, Project Managers, Clients and Suppliers. Follows engineering procedures.

Design: Participates in project strategy meetings, develops design concepts and recommends systems. Responsible for the production of well-organized, finished drawings of good appearance, accuracy, clarity and correctness. Maintains orderly work files and prepares clear, well written correspondence. Researches, documents and is responsible for discipline design compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, standards and regulations. Researches and is responsible for discipline design compliance with proposal/client criteria. Executes or coordinates with designers for layout. Defines and performs and/or checks engineering calculations and analyses. Writes discipline specifications for assigned projects. Responsible for placement of safety symbols on construction documents as necessary for discipline. Supports technical review of project technical requirements with team to define work plan. Assists with plotting, production and assembly of drawing packages. Develops or verifies utility matrixes, equipment lists, equipment specifications and controls. Develops and/or reviews discipline specific drawings, schedules and calculations, and provides guidance and input for similar technical documents provided by Design Associates.

Construction Support: Participates in plant surveys or field inspections, development of solutions to field problems, preparation of field orders, addenda and record drawings. Provides clarification of the design, responding to Contractor inquiries, and serves a lead role for site support for equipment installation, start-up and commissioning efforts. Effectively manages project startup, commissioning, verification and closeout tasks. Provides timely solutions to field problems and prepares field orders, addenda and record drawings. Participates as requested in construction inspection to monitor compliance with design intent, construction drawings and specifications. Inspections may occur at the client's site or at a vendor. Prepares inspection reports.

Project Management: Represent Process Team in both internal and external (Clients/Vendors) design reviews throughout the project. Prepares presentation materials. Assists the project team with the identification of consulting partners and pre-qualifies them for appropriate services. Writes Scope of Work (SOW) and develops/assembles all technical drawings required to issue Bid Packages. Manages Bid Packages in terms of evaluating bids for technical conformance, participates in overall Vendor selection and provides technical support to the Procurement team throughout the purchase cycle. Reviews and comments on vendor submittal documents for conformance with contract documents. Monitors client requests against the proposal and known scope of work. Develops engineering change notices under the direction of the Project Manager. Leads and/or coordinates work with other disciplines and participates in interdisciplinary coordination checks and QA/QC reviews to minimize deficiencies, errors and omissions in drawings and specifications. Supports creating and/or updating Standards and Procedures for executing projects effectively and efficiently. Provides technical guidance, mentorship and training for Design Associates.

Planning, Scheduling and Profitability: Creates discipline work plan for assigned projects. Monitors workload status, advising supervisor of difficulties in accomplishing schedules. Supports production and man-hour estimate for project effort for all work in process discipline. Develops process related budgets under the direction of the Project Manager. Produces pricing and proposal presentation documents. Assists in coordinating information with and monitoring efforts/costs of discipline-related outside consultants. Tracks actual hours worked each week for themselves and their project team, and informs director if deliverables are tracking within schedule and budget. Coordinates with team to produce a well-coordinated, technically sound, complete set of documents reflecting the required scope of work on time and within the budget. Assists the project team in RFP responses, developing proposals including the preparation of conceptual estimates, schedules and other proposal documents.

Professional Development: Opportunities to pursue FE or PE License working with Professional Engineers. Encouraged to consider further educational opportunities. Participates in professional organizations in terms of memberships and/or educational courses and seminars.

Leadership: Adheres to established company standards and policies. Directs technical efforts of discipline subordinates assigned to the project. Self-starter who works well within groups and individually to further improve and contribute to the growth and effectiveness of the Department. Provides guidance and mentorship to Design Associates. Travel as required. Other duties which may be assigned as needed. May supervise others.

Education & Years of Experience

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience required. 3+ years of industry related experience.

Qualifications

PE license preferred or desire to obtain PE license Experience and/or knowledge with standard process equipment in terms of operation and applications: pumps, piping, valves, tanks, heat exchangers, filtration, etc. Experience and/or knowledge with the following utility operations and functions: boilers, compressed air, water treatment, ammonia and glycol refrigeration, wastewater, CIP/SIP systems, cooling towers, furnaces, etc. Knowledge of engineering role in equipment procurement (data sheets, specifications, bid packages, technical bid evaluations, etc.). Strong analytical and problem-solving individual should be able to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments. Knowledge of vendor qualification, procurement and administrative practices. Proficient in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD/Smart P&IDs preferred. Motivated, self-starter with the desire to continue to learn and take leadership roles in projects.

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities: Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. Haskell is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities) and Drug-Free Workplace.